mr craig   10 #13 Posted April 5, 2018 I always find it strange the Punk IPA is cheaper in other pubs than it is in Brewdog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
leftylou   10 #14 Posted April 5, 2018 I love Brewdog, even though I know I shouldn't spend that kind of money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Cyclone   10 #15 Posted April 5, 2018 The Broadfield is a much nicer pub imo,better layout decor and still a good choice of beer.  It's nowhere near it, what use is that comment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
belperite   11 #16 Posted April 5, 2018 The Punk IPA is pricey for what it is, but most of Brewdog's guest beers are reasonably priced for what they are (most of which you wouldn't quaff back in pints anyway due to the strength). OP, what sort of actual place are you looking for, for a first date? Bath Hotel is good for a traditional pub. Division Street area is chock full of more modern bars. Down the hill the Dev Cat is good for beer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jemson   10 #17 Posted April 6, 2018 I like Brewdog. Had some great beers there but don`t do pints there. Often thirds are enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jackanderton   10 #18 Posted April 20, 2018 I always find it strange the Punk IPA is cheaper in other pubs than it is in Brewdog.  It's because BrewDog value their core customers so much they - largely correctly - assume they are conformist little fanboys who will buy anything they slap their label on. Opening their own chain of bars is essentially a captive audience. This is why many of their bars even feature a clothes rack so you can get your own checked shirt and fisherman's hat. Conformity - Punk or what!?  Nah, seriously though, we live in a world where loyalty is now abused instead of rewarded, and although BrewDog is hateable for all sorts of reasons, they are hardly alone in following this ethos.  Punk IPA is £3.99 a pint in my nearest Wetherspoons which seems reasonable if it's your favourite tipple/you are after a good beer for a good price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DnAuK   10 #19 Posted April 20, 2018 It's because BrewDog value their core customers so much they - largely correctly - assume they are conformist little fanboys who will buy anything they slap their label on. Opening their own chain of bars is essentially a captive audience. This is why many of their bars even feature a clothes rack so you can get your own checked shirt and fisherman's hat. Conformity - Punk or what!?  Nah, seriously though, we live in a world where loyalty is now abused instead of rewarded, and although BrewDog is hateable for all sorts of reasons, they are hardly alone in following this ethos.  Punk IPA is £3.99 a pint in my nearest Wetherspoons which seems reasonable if it's your favourite tipple/you are after a good beer for a good price.  Not entirely true. Brewdog sell their own beer as fresh as it can be. Many will display a 'kegged on' date on the board. They believe fresh beer tastes better (unless it's a barrel aged stout of course - insert your own argument here). And they sell off old stock to the likes of Spoons etc at a hefty discount.  My local Spoons sells Punk for £3.49 against £4.89 in Brewdog. Do I think the Punk in Brewdog tastes £1.40 better? No. But then I don't go into Brewdog to drink draft Punk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jackanderton   10 #20 Posted April 20, 2018 Well yeah, the freshness of the beer is another thing, but it's not like it's gone off by the time Wetherspoons are pouring it. Never going to be an extra £1.40's worth just for the difference between normal and pristine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jemson   10 #21 Posted April 30, 2018 I think BD Sheffield has improved a bit. Recent visits have yielded some decent stuff although I`ll probably have a couple of halves and a third of something super strong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Cyclone   10 #22 Posted April 30, 2018 Down the hill the Dev Cat is good for beer.  It was 5 or 10 years ago, but not so much since it's been redone as a wine and cocktail bar. They still serve beer, but good luck getting served in under 15 minutes on a Friday night. Too busy shaking and straining green and pink concoctions to actually serve anything quickly, and no longer have as good a range or any knowledge of what beers they're selling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jemson   10 #23 Posted May 1, 2018 It was 5 or 10 years ago, but not so much since it's been redone as a wine and cocktail bar. They still serve beer, but good luck getting served in under 15 minutes on a Friday night. Too busy shaking and straining green and pink concoctions to actually serve anything quickly, and no longer have as good a range or any knowledge of what beers they're selling.  Knowledge is variable but the range of beer has never been better. Interior, I can understand your reservations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Baron99   805 #24 Posted May 1, 2018 The Albion at the bottom of London Road isn't bad since the last refurb. Run by local Stancil Brewery.  There own core range of beers, including Barnsley Bitter were all under £3 last time I was in there a couple of months ago. They also do a range of others, some quite pricey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...